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Enquire NowSolicitor / Licensed Conveyancer - Residential Conveyancing - Bridgend
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Contract (08.30am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday)
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Location: We’re currently hiring for this position in our Bridgend office.
Job Description
We are looking for a self motivated and enthusiastic Solicitor / Licensed Conveyancer to join our fast-paced Residential Conveyancing team on a full time, permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of Wales’ fastest growing modern law firms, that combines a fresh and forward-thinking approach with a client-focused, local feel to deliver a range of award-winning, quality services.
You will be responsible for:
- Managing a caseload of property transactions, including sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity.
- Managing capacity levels and working towards achieving monthly targets.
- Understanding and adhering to SRA compliance/ CLC Code of Conduct requirements and any other governing/regulatory body’s rules and regulations e.g. SRA and land registry.
- Delivering exceptional customer service.
- Working with a Case Management System.
- Conducting comprehensive due diligence on properties, including title checks, searches, and legal documentation review.
- Drafting contracts, deeds, and other legal documents related to property transactions.
- Managing a small team of legal assistants.
- Liaising with clients, solicitors, mortgage lenders, and other parties involved in the conveyancing process to provide updates and address any issues or concerns.
- Providing expert advice and guidance to clients on conveyancing matters, including property law, contracts, and legal rights and obligations.
- Keeping abreast of changes in property law and regulations and ensure that all conveyancing processes adhere to current best practices and standards.
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation related to property transactions and client interactions.
What we’re looking for:
- Qualified in the area of practice, either as a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer
- Excellent communication skills and be able to set an example to other members of the team
- Able to make independent decisions relating to your area of responsibility
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the CLC Code of Conduct and any other governing/regulatory body’s rules and regulations, e.g. SRA and Land Registry.
- Experience with sales and purchase transactions - freehold, leasehold and unregistered.
- Experience of dealing with New Build Transactions.
- Experience of dealing with Shared Ownership Transactions.
- Experience of dealing with Remortgages.
- High attention to detail and being able to prioritise.
- Able to motivate drive and inspire others to conduct their best work
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please email recruitment@howellslegal.com
Successful candidates will be subject to a basic or enhanced DBS disclosure dependent on the role. Permanent employment is conditional on having a satisfactory DBS check. You will therefore be asked to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process.